Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2016

Stretching across 220 acres on a rare limestone outcropping in the hills of California’s Central Coast, protected from the winds of the Pacific Ocean, Stolpman Vineyards is dedicated to natural, sustainable farming and making fresh, terroir-driven, vibrant wines with minimal manipulation. This red has become the calling card not only for Stolpman, but for the Ballard Canyon AVA. Lively and fresh, the Estate Syrah swooshes out of the glass with a nuance and decadence, with notes of plum, roasted meat, and leather that burst into bright red fruit and spice with a few swirls on the palate. Refined, with an excellent balance, this wine pairs brilliantly with pot roast, ham, and even vegetable lasagna, and will only improve with time.